Cherrywood Fabrics

Ok, so I'm watching QuiltersTV episodes that my TiVo is so kindly
downloading for me and I see these luscious fabrics from Cherrywood
Fabrics. The gradations look wonderful and I found a grouping,
chestnut to light, that are exactly what I have been dreaming of! I
was beginning to think I was going to have to learn how to dye fabric
to get this type of coloration group - and here it is, already made
for me!!!

I know it's a bit more expensive, but might be worth it for the
colors. Has anyone had experience with this company? Any ordering
issues? Is the fabric just right?

Curious minds want to know!

Dannielle - wiping the drool from the keyboard in hopes that it
doesn't short out!

I bought a Cherrywood sampler about 5 years ago at the Houston show -
it was pastels, and I used it to make a baby quilt in the Boston
Commons pattern. The outside was all white on white, and I used the
Cherrywood fabric on the "commons".

The fabric is fantastic - lovely weight, the colors are just
incredible. I guess they end up being about 50% more than
commercially dyed fabrics, but for something special (like this baby
quilt was) it's worth it. It really is a high quality product.

I also got one of their "grab bags" at the show - that was big fun,
I've used pieces and parts from that for years.

It's even better in person! It looks like a suede, the colors are deep,
rich and extremely satisfying. I think if you tried to dye your own fabric
to this depth, you'd soon be willing to pay their prices. Unless you truly
want to play with dyes, and rinsing and rinsing and rinsing.....don't
reinvent the wheel.
Can you tell I'm a big fan?? I love their grab bags too...especially good
for paper piecing small designs.

--
Kathyl (KJ)
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"Dannielle" wrote in message
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Ok, so I'm watching QuiltersTV episodes that my TiVo is so kindly
downloading for me and I see these luscious fabrics from Cherrywood
Fabrics. The gradations look wonderful and I found a grouping,
chestnut to light, that are exactly what I have been dreaming of! I
was beginning to think I was going to have to learn how to dye fabric
to get this type of coloration group - and here it is, already made
for me!!!

I know it's a bit more expensive, but might be worth it for the
colors. Has anyone had experience with this company? Any ordering
issues? Is the fabric just right?

Curious minds want to know!

Dannielle - wiping the drool from the keyboard in hopes that it
doesn't short out!

Just an FYI...

Marcus Brothers has a new line of fabrics called Sahara in around 40+
different colors.
They look just like Cherrywoods, not as heavy, more like regular
quilting fabric, but the colors are stunning.
They wash really well. I've put them next to my Cherrywoods and they
can easily be used together in the same quilt.

And they sell for around $8.25/yard.

I'm currently using them for a Rhapsody quilt. While I'd love to use
Cherrywoods ($13.50/yard) or Ricky Tims' hand-dyed fabric ($25/yard),
the Sahara
fabric works out to be a great deal.

You can see the full collection of colors at Marcus Brothers:

Sahara Cloth:
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin...i?Category=325

Sahara Tints"
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin...i?Category=397

Quite a few shops are selling them on www.quiltshops.com . Just search
for Sahara.

NAYY.

-Michele in NYC

Thanks Michelle! I'll have to look for those. They sound really nice!

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"Michele in NYC" wrote in message
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Just an FYI...

Marcus Brothers has a new line of fabrics called Sahara in around 40+
different colors.
They look just like Cherrywoods, not as heavy, more like regular
quilting fabric, but the colors are stunning.
They wash really well. I've put them next to my Cherrywoods and they
can easily be used together in the same quilt.

And they sell for around $8.25/yard.

I'm currently using them for a Rhapsody quilt. While I'd love to use
Cherrywoods ($13.50/yard) or Ricky Tims' hand-dyed fabric ($25/yard),
the Sahara
fabric works out to be a great deal.

You can see the full collection of colors at Marcus Brothers:

Sahara Cloth:
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin...i?Category=325

Sahara Tints"
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin...i?Category=397

Quite a few shops are selling them on www.quiltshops.com . Just search
for Sahara.

NAYY.

-Michele in NYC

Can't comment on sending for them; but I bought some when I came over to
Paducah. They have had their project in mind for several years, but
this year it will at least be drawn. If it works, it will be wonderful
ggg
The fabric is gorgeous. The deep peacock blue I have makes me shiver!
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Dannielle writes
Ok, so I'm watching QuiltersTV episodes that my TiVo is so kindly
downloading for me and I see these luscious fabrics from Cherrywood
Fabrics. The gradations look wonderful and I found a grouping,
chestnut to light, that are exactly what I have been dreaming of! I
was beginning to think I was going to have to learn how to dye fabric
to get this type of coloration group - and here it is, already made
for me!!!

I know it's a bit more expensive, but might be worth it for the
colors. Has anyone had experience with this company? Any ordering
issues? Is the fabric just right?

Curious minds want to know!

Dannielle - wiping the drool from the keyboard in hopes that it
doesn't short out!

--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

I got the bundle with a gorgeous grape graduation and got them about a month
ago! They are lovely and great service to the uk too!
--
Estelle UK
Gallagher one one at btinternet.com

You are never too old to become the person you should have been!
My photos are here!
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"Dannielle" wrote in message
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Ok, so I'm watching QuiltersTV episodes that my TiVo is so kindly
downloading for me and I see these luscious fabrics from Cherrywood
Fabrics. The gradations look wonderful and I found a grouping,
chestnut to light, that are exactly what I have been dreaming of! I
was beginning to think I was going to have to learn how to dye fabric
to get this type of coloration group - and here it is, already made
for me!!!

I know it's a bit more expensive, but might be worth it for the
colors. Has anyone had experience with this company? Any ordering
issues? Is the fabric just right?

Curious minds want to know!

Dannielle - wiping the drool from the keyboard in hopes that it
doesn't short out!

All of you are giving such great reviews that I think I am going to
have to request these for my birthday this year! Or maybe Mother's
Day, since it comes before my b-day. Or maybe .... nah, I just bought
a house (and have had multiple high-cost issues to deal with on it) so
I have to be on a fabric diet for a short amount of time!

What else is everyone hiding that I need to know about? (I told you,
I can't sew for a few weeks - so I'm net dream shopping!)

Dannielle

Dannielle:
Cherrywood IS delightful. I would not request it for a gift. It is very
special and expensive enough that you should plan to select it yourself. You
will want to at least have an idea of what you want to make, how much you
need, and what color range you best like. Good luck in your new house!
PAT in VA/USA

"Dannielle" wrote in message
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All of you are giving such great reviews that I think I am going to
have to request these for my birthday this year! Or maybe Mother's
Day, since it comes before my b-day. Or maybe .... nah, I just bought
a house (and have had multiple high-cost issues to deal with on it) so
I have to be on a fabric diet for a short amount of time!

What else is everyone hiding that I need to know about? (I told you,
I can't sew for a few weeks - so I'm net dream shopping!)

Dannielle

On Feb 28, 6:56 pm, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:
Dannielle:
Cherrywood IS delightful. I would not request it for a gift. It is very
special and expensive enough that you should plan to select it yourself. You
will want to at least have an idea of what you want to make, how much you
need, and what color range you best like. Good luck in your new house!
PAT in VA/USA


Pat,

The first thing I learned with my husband is to tell him exactly what
I want for each holiday, or just order the stuff myself so I get the
right thing! That's why I have loved holidays ever since I began
quilting! I simply order, tell him that I am spending X number of
dollars on my birthday/anniversary/Christmas present and he says "Ok
dear!"

Heck, I called him one day, told him I was in love and it was only
going to cost him $1300. Had my Bernina the next day! :-) Got to
love him - and no, he's not for sale.....yet.

Dannielle